Checkmate Arcade Podcast
By Steven Boss and Jason Billingsley
To listen to an audio podcast, mouse over the title and click Play. Open iTunes to download and subscribe to podcasts.
Podcast Description
Welcome to the Checkmate Arcade! Your source for video game news and strategy. Join Steven and Jason as they delve in to the wild world of video games.
| Name | Description | Released | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
CAP 156 - An Awesome Payne | This week we get a little off topic right away with pre-E3 talk. We get back on track with Skyrim talk and a little trip to Dubai in the Spec Ops: The Line demo. Oh, but that's not all. Jason has a few multiplayer impressions from Max Payne 3 and Steven grabs his pickaxe in Minecraft. Plus, we have the games Coming Soon for June and as always the news of the week. Show Notes -------------------- Opening Song (The Lone Survivor - The Witcher 2 OST) -The Street Fighter 25th Anniversary Collection: http://shop.capcom.com/store/capcomus/en_US/pd/productID.251532700/Street-Fighter-25th-Anniversary-Collection-Set-XBOX-360.html?resid=T8R8CgoBAlkAADLZHk0AAAA1&rests=1338276874099 | 29 5 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
2 |
CAP 155 - Walking the Battlefield | We get a little sidetracked a few times during the show. We do eventually talk about more Skyrim adventures, Goldeneye 007: Reloaded, Battlefield 3, and quite a few demos. Plus we have the news and the NPD numbers for April. Show Notes -------------------- Opening Song (The Lone Survivor - The Witcher 2 OST) -Jason's Witcher 2 Review: http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=320813 -http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/11/ea-lack-of-official-battlefield-3-servers-due-to-rentals/ -The Double Dragon CAG reference: http://youtu.be/U2UNjNn0pUU | 17 5 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
3 |
CAP 154 - The Ghost of Future Past | Why do the audio gremlins haunt us so? Yeah, the audio is a fair bit buggy this episode. In spite of the troubles we get into a lengthy discourse about digital game downloads in the news. Jason gives us his final thoughts on the Witcher 2, Steven gets into more trouble in Skyrim, and we both dig into the Sniper Elite V2 demo. Plus we have the NPD numbers for March 2012. Show Notes -------------------- Opening Song (The Lone Survivor - The Witcher 2 OST) -The Witcher 2 Enhanced Edition changes: http://youtu.be/4USBzMTJumE -Black Ops 2 Trailer: http://youtu.be/x3tedlWs1XY | 4 5 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
4 |
CAP 153 - Witcher, I Hardly Knew Her | This week we talk about the world of Witcher and Skyrim. You need more? Well we have the news and the games Coming Soon for May. Show Notes -------------------- Opening Song (The Lone Survivor - The Witcher 2 OST) -NBA Jam: On Fire Edition freezing: http://forum.ea.com/eaforum/posts/list/8063137.page | 26 4 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
5 |
CAP - End Game: Mass Effect 3 | Get ready for a spoiler filled romp through the Mass Effect universe. Be warned, we spoil Mass Effect 1, 2, and 3. This episode is uncensored, so parental discretion is advised. | 14 4 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
6 |
CAP 152 - Tales of Animation | This week we start of the show talking about some anime; followed by more anime, but in game form this time with Final Fantasy XIII-2. Plus, we talk about all the new Mass Effect 3 news that hit the web in the past week. Yeah, we're still not completely done with Mass Effect 3 just yet, give it time. Show Notes -------------------- Opening Song (Outer Trace by: Animal Style) -Tales of Vesperia - First Strike preview video: http://youtu.be/lhVv6M2LAAM | 12 4 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
7 |
CAP 151 - A Lack of Melee Options | This week we discuss the lack of one handed melee in Gears of War 3 and the big fubar that is Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City. Jason gets back into PC gaming with the original Baldur's Gate. Steven finishes up Mass Effect 3 and doesn't hate the ending!? Plus, we have the news and the games Coming Soon for April 2012. Show Notes -------------------- Opening Song (Outer Trace by: Animal Style) -Dragon's Dogma OXM Videos: http://youtu.be/NrCiV4LOYk4 http://youtu.be/qEsVmmXQqWA http://youtu.be/_c8krHCKHDI -The Raven Down Elemental Cleaver: http://youtu.be/Izx_G-1H7cM -The Witcher 2 Xbox 360 Changes: http://youtu.be/ofrsmmRxOsE | 3 4 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
8 |
CAP 150 - As Easy As Riding A Bike | This week we have a few audio glitches, but the show must go on. We talk about more Mass Effect 3, pepper in some Modern Warfare 3 dlc, and strap on the climbing gear in I Am Alive. We also discover some shocking news about Jason, go over the news from the last week, and run down the NPD numbers for February. Show Notes -------------------- Opening Song (Outer Trace by: Animal Style) -For those who don't know what Raptr is: http://www.raptr.com/ | 22 3 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
9 |
CAP 149 - The Effect of Mass Times 3 | It's time for more Mass Effect 3 talk now that the game is out, we go over most of the bugs and issues we had while trying to play it. Jason also talks about some PS Vita game demos and Steven hits the slopes in SSX. Plus we have the news and the games Coming Soon for March. Show Notes -------------------- Opening Song (Outer Trace by: Animal Style) -The BioWare Forums: http://social.bioware.com/forum/1/index -The Gravity Rush Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZCMIFfsavo -The Borderlands 2 Launch Date Trailer: http://youtu.be/MCWJUSulnro | 12 3 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
10 |
CAP 148 - The 2011 Golden King Awards | This week we discuss the finer points of storytelling in the Mass Effect 3 demo, among other games. Plus we give out the 2011 Golden King Awards for the best games of last year. Show Notes -------------------- Opening Song (Outer Trace by: Animal Style) -A link to our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Checkmate-Arcade/85421442861 -Our Twitter page is @checkmatearcade | 28 2 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
11 |
CAP 147 - Gotham's On Fire | This show is heating up with Jason's anger towards EA and Steven's lack of love for The Simpsons Arcade Game. Then we get into some bad news for those getting a PS Vita and round out the end of the episode with the NPD Numbers for January. Show Notes -------------------- Opening Song (Outer Trace by: Animal Style) -A PS Vita Download How To: http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/02/09/how-to-download-psp-titles-to-ps-vita/ | 11 2 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
12 |
CAP 146 - The Fantasy Reckoning | This week Jason is the demo man with 9 demos. The biggest of those being Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning and Final Fantasy 13-2. Steven rounds out the rest of the games with a trip to Rome in Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood. Plus we have the news and the games Coming Soon for February. Tune in and let the hate mail commence. Show Notes -------------------- Opening Song (Outer Trace by: Animal Style) -The Chocobo Lady: http://bulk2.destructoid.com/ul/217023-chocolina.jpg -Inverted Controls Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=il-7z85lABo | 2 2 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
13 |
CAP 145 - The Wrath of Quick Time | The audio gets a little out of sync at about 30 minutes in, couldn't really fix it. Despite the audio trouble we still have a great show for you this week. Steven gets a little cranky about Facebook and some poorly implemented achievements. Jason's still flying high in Skyrim and getting down in the modern trenches in Battlefield 3. Plus, we check out the Asura's Wrath demo, give you the biggest news, and run down the nominees for the 2011 Golden King Awards. Show Notes -------------------- Opening Song (Outer Trace by: Animal Style) -Resident Evil 6 trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmC1lZeQad4 -SOPA/PIPA: http://fightforthefuture.org/pipa/ | 22 1 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
14 |
CAP 144 - The Bastion of Skyrim | We are back fully rested and raring to go on this first episode of the new year. Your intrepid hosts place a friendly wager on the future of a game and Jason waxes poetic about Skyrim. Steven is real proud of his Kill/Death ratio in MW3 and gets angry at a few of the other games he played. Plus we have all the news of December. Games mentioned in this episode include Goldeneye: Reloaded, Star Wars: The Old Republic, Beyond Good & Evil HD, Ys Seven, Gears of War 3, Pinball FX 2, Outland, and Renegade Ops. Show Notes -------------------- Opening Song (Outer Trace by: Animal Style) -GoldenEye Reloaded Paintball Mode Pre-Order Only: http://www.giantbomb.com/news/locked-up-activision-flip-flops-on-goldeneyes-paintball-mode/3745/ -The Last of Us VGA 2011 Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLGxubfC1Ik | 7 1 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
15 |
CAP 143 - Voltron and the Assassin | From days of long ago, from uncharted regions of the internet, comes a podcast. The Checkmate Arcade Podcast. A mighty show, loved by good, feared by evil. I had to do it; this was my only chance to use that opening. Anyway, we talk a lot about MW3, Saints Row 3, Assassin's Creed 2.3, Voltron, and Apples to Apples. Plus we have some NPD sales numbers for you. Show Notes -------------------- Opening Song (Innocent Primeval Breaker - Ys Seven OST) -The Family Feud Quick Look: http://www.giantbomb.com/quick-look-family-feud-2012-edition/17-5345/ | 13 12 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
16 |
CAP 142 - Rant Your Heart Out | We have a huge number of rants thanks to our guest this week. Richard Vaughan of Fallout Shelter fame joins us this episode to talk a fair amount about Skyrim and a few PSP games. We also talk about Japanese game stories, collector's editions, and MMOG fatigue. Show Notes -------------------- Opening Song (Innocent Primeval Breaker - Ys Seven OST) -Midnight Release of MW3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RhIg-YhEcQ&list=FLzHLernH8M4_kSYVNA6bVvA&index=18&feature=plpp_video -MW3 Sniper Glitch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LcgENwNfZw&feature=feedu | 21 11 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
17 |
CAP 141 - Festival of Innuendo | Friend of the show Joe2187 joins us this week and derails the train more than a few times. We do manage to talk about Battlefield 3, Batman: Arkham City, Sonic Generations, Infamous 2: Festival of Blood, Pinball FX 2, and the games Coming Soon for the rest of November before we get too out of hand. Show Notes -------------------- Opening Song (Innocent Primeval Breaker - Ys Seven OST) -A List of the Secrets in Batman: Arkham City http://www.ign.com/wikis/batman-arkham-city/Secrets | 6 11 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
18 |
CAP 140 - Batman Gears Up Again | This week Jason reveals a few things about his PC gaming past, some of which are a little disturbing. We also discuss keyboards vs controllers, give you the news, and all the games that we've been playing over the past few weeks. Show Notes -------------------- Opening Song (Innocent Primeval Breaker - Ys Seven OST) -Quick note: Jason played only about 2 hours of Battlefield 3. | 28 10 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
19 |
CAP 139 - A Destiny Cut Short | And we have returned again, to give you all the video game goodness we can stuff into a two hour time frame. We both played too many games to list here, so you'll have to listen in to discover all the fun we had over the unplanned brake. Plus, we let you know all the games Coming Soon for the rest of October. The audio gets a little bit out of sync after about 30 minutes, but I found out too late to properly fix it. Show Notes -------------------- Opening Song (Innocent Primeval Breaker - Ys Seven OST) -Square-Enix's Member Site: member.square-enix.com | 12 10 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
20 |
CAP 138 - The Rock of Revolution | This week Jason tells us a tale of a Madden tournament gone wrong and teaches everyone how to hack in Deus Ex: Human Revolution. Steven escapes death in Dead Space: Extraction and takes a trip to hell in Shadows of the Damned. Plus we have the news and the games Coming Soon for September 2011. Show Notes -------------------- Opening Song (Innocent Primeval Breaker - Ys Seven OST) -Fun with dead bodies #1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sU0NNlbx9Kk&NR=1 -Fun with dead bodies #2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XoKyoU1b8Q8 -Modern Warfare 3: Multiplayer video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rj9ciBOxHTk -Kevin Butler Returns as VP of PlayStation http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40CYAx4qc5E -Kevin Butler Resistance 3 Commercial http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaDVsLhYRik | 9 9 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
21 |
CAP 137 - A Modern Madden Fantasy | Despite what I say at the start of the show, most of the episode was recorded on August 27th 2011. We talk a little bit about Call of Duty Elite and rundown some of the bigger news from the past few weeks. Jason goes super old school with a run through of the original Final Fantasy, the Power Stone Collection for the PSP, and then he scores some touchdowns in EA Football games. Meanwhile, Steven goes back to the past in Singularity, gets the old band back together in Strong Bad's Cool Game: Episode 2/3, and takes a look at the bleak future of Bodycount. Show Notes -------------------- Opening Song (Innocent Primeval Breaker - Ys Seven OST) -The Blue Grass Field: http://www.google.com/search?q=boise+state+field&hl=en&safe=off&prmd=ivns&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=QgZUTp3oH-OmsAKfuOmUBw&ved=0CBkQsAQ&biw=1440&bih=784 -3 NFL Plays That Shocked The World http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWFbGw-jZvc | 30 8 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
22 |
CAP 136 - A Guerrilla and a Wolverine Walk Into a Bar | On this week's fighting and shooting centric podcast, Joe2187 joins us to rebut Jason's rant on Capcom last week. Plus we have the games coming soon for August. Some of the games included in this episode are Mega Man Maverick Hunter X, Dragon Age 2, Halo Reach, WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2011, Dungeon Siege 3, X-Men Origins: Wolverine, Red Faction: Guerrilla, BioShock 2, Bastion, and Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare. Show Notes -------------------- Opening Song (Innocent Primeval Breaker - Ys Seven OST) -A look at Intelligent Qube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3r6wXZ-QA8 | 14 8 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
23 |
CAP 135 - Curse You Capcom | Do you see what you did Capcom, do you? You gave me more work than I needed this week. Jason reveals all his hate for Capcom this episode and doesn't pull any punches while doing it. Plus we have the news and a new long overdue top 5 list for you guys and gals. Some of the games featured this week include Shadows of the Damned, NCAA Football 2012, Dragon Age II, BioShock 2, Duels of the Planeswalkers 2012, Dungeon Siege 3, and Bastion. The contest ends on August 9th 2011, so enter today. Show Notes -------------------- Opening Song (Innocent Primeval Breaker - Ys Seven OST) -Meet the Medic TF2 video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36lSzUMBJnc | 2 8 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
24 |
CAP 134 - Back to the Darksiders | This week Jason has a few rants for your enjoyment. We have the news and the NPD numbers from June as well. Some of the games rambled on about this show include Trenched, Darksiders, Catherine, Mass Effect 2 (Yes, again.), Dragon Age 2, Shank, Uncharted 3, Torchlight, MLB Bobblehead Pros, inFamous 2, Back to the Future: Episode 1, and Shadows of the Damned. Show Notes -------------------- Opening Song (Innocent Primeval Breaker - Ys Seven OST) -Man Faye link, view at your own risk: http://www.peregrinefox.com/Pix/AnimeExpo2004/AnimeExpoManFaye070320040008_std.jpg -Slight Spoiler warning from: 42:19 to 42:49 | 23 7 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
25 |
CAP 133 - The Age of Generations | This week we discuss the merits of Dragon Age 2 and the demerits of the Sonic Generations demo. Plus we have the NPD numbers for May and the games Coming Soon for July. Some of the games we bring up include El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron, Torchlight, Splinter Cell: Conviction, Pokemon White, Magic: The Gathering: Duels of the Planeswalkers 2012, Mass Effect 2, Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception, Alice: Madness Returns, Duke Nukem Forever, and Galaga Legions DX. Show Notes -------------------- Opening Song (Innocent Primeval Breaker - Ys Seven OST) -PlayStation Plus one year later. http://ps3.ign.com/articles/117/1179543p1.html | 7 7 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
26 |
CAP 132 - E3 2011 | Yes, we are still alive. This week we recap everything from all the E3 press conferences, all be it later than intended. Jason goes on a major rant; tune in to find out why. Show Notes -------------------- Opening Song (Innocent Primeval Breaker - Ys Seven OST) -The Mass Effect video Jason spoke of. http://live-event.ea.com/e3/chat/mass-effect -A pic of the Wii U console. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Wii_U_prototype_E3_2011.png -The FemShep trailer announcement. http://borderhouseblog.com/?p=5572 | 30 6 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
27 |
CAP 131 - The Almost Perfect Game | Friend of the show Ginyu stops by to tell us about a few PC games he's been playing. Jason has his best game of MLB 2010: The Show ever and Steven gets desperate in his struggle with No More Heroes 2. Plus, we have the games Coming Soon for June and a big pile of news. Some of the games on the show this week include Desktop Dungeons, Action Fist!, Wielki Mistrz, Shadowflare, The 3rd Birthday, MLB 2011: The Show, Dragon Age 2, Dungeon Siege III, Magic: The Gathering, Castle Crashers, Torchlight, MLB 2K11, Tiger Woods 2012: The Masters, and L.A. Noire. Show Notes -------------------- Opening Song (Innocent Primeval Breaker - Ys Seven OST) -A screenshot of Wielki Mistrz (a.k.a. Grand Master) http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FF5siWJFtf4/TdZW-Y_g6mI/AAAAAAAAAFA/v2sRCirRAno/s1600/1305534038159.jpeg -Jason's almost perfect game: the Kotaku story http://kotaku.com/5806444/decoration-day -Jason's almost perfect game: the video http://www.twitvid.com/SHQDU -Steven's YouTube account http://www.youtube.com/user/darkvaporeon -Mega 64's "Transfarring" video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flK748GogoA -The Magic 2011 Promo http://www.wizards.com/ContentResources/Wizards/Sales/Solicitations/2012_duels_promo_Solicitation_en_US.pdf | 13 6 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
28 |
CAP 130 - Noire Heroes | We jump through space and time to clear out some of the games in our backlog. Jason ties up some loose ends in Uncharted 2 and heads back to the 40's to clean up the streets of Hollywood in L.A. Noire. Steven spins a tale of a Clash of Heroes and dusts off the Wii to knockout Punch-Out!!. Plus, we have the news and the NPD numbers for April 2011. [H:MM:SS] - Show Time Line -------------------- Opening Song (Innocent Primeval Breaker - Ys Seven OST) [0:00:45] - Introductions -Get well soon Joe2187 [0:04:18] - Jason's Now Playing -CoD 4 Map Glitch http://features.teamxbox.com/xbox/2081/Call-of-Duty-4-Multiplayer-Map-Walkthrough/p1/ -Dragon Age 2 vs. Witcher 2 pic http://asset.soup.io/asset/1919/3152_748b_960.jpeg [0:48:07] - Steven's Now Playing [1:10:07] - News [1:49:55] - April 2011 NPD Numbers [1:57:31] - Wrap Up [1:59:13] - End | 30 5 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
29 |
CAP 129 - Take the Portal Gun for a Spin | This week we cover the newest Black Ops map pack, the continued lack of PSN, give you our thoughts on Hulu Plus for the 360, and rundown the NPD numbers for March. Some of the games discussed include Gears of War 3, Mortal Kombat, Top Spin 4, Final Fantasy IV: The Complete Collection, Castle Crashers, Portal 2, and Halo 3: ODST. [H:MM:SS] - Show Time Line -------------------- Opening Song (Innocent Primeval Breaker - Ys Seven OST) [0:00:45] - Introductions -L.A. Noire Disc Talk [0:05:13] - Jason's Now Playing -Impromptu Magic ccg video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMwjD_iNVj8&feature=feedu [0:40:51] - Steven's Now Playing [0:50:09] - News [1:23:49] - March 2011 NPD Numbers [1:35:33] - Wrap Up [1:37:00] - End | 12 5 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
30 |
CAP 128 - Network Kombat | We revisit some of our favorite games this week. Jason works out his anger over the PSN outage with some Mortal Kombat. Steven pulls out his trusty Pip Boy and re-enters Fallout 3. Plus we have the news and the games Coming Soon for May. Some of the games we mention this week include Swarm, Section 8: Prejudice, Yar's Revenge, Gears of War 3, Portal 2, Dissidia 012 Prologus Final Fantasy, Angry Birds, Final Fantasy IV: The Complete Collection, and Half-Minute Hero. [H:MM:SS] - Show Time Line -------------------- Opening Song (Innocent Primeval Breaker - Ys Seven OST) [0:00:44] - Introductions [0:02:50] - Jason's Now Playing [0:56:00] - Steven's Now Playing [1:14:33] - News [1:53:28] - Coming Soon for May 2011 [1:58:38] - Wrap Up [2:01:06] - End | 1 5 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
31 |
CAP 127 - A Monday Night Crisis | Jason picks up his PlayStation Move this week to test out Time Crisis: Razing Storm and goes on a sports bender talking about the MLB.tv app on the PS3. Steven takes the shotgun approach to gaming and samples a bunch of random stuff from his gaming library. Plus, we both try out the Divinity II demo and give you most of the news from the past few weeks. [H:MM:SS] - Show Time Line -------------------- Opening Song (Innocent Primeval Breaker - Ys Seven OST) [0:00:45] - Introductions [0:03:03] - Jason's Now Playing -Yu-Gi-Oh! wiki link http://yugioh.wikia.com/wiki/Yu-Gi-Oh!_5D%27s_Decade_Duels [0:46:46] - Steven's Now Playing [1:06:42] - News [2:10:17] - Wrap Up [2:12:49] - End | 22 4 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
32 |
CAP 126 - Don't Poke Your Ys Out With Those Cards | We go on a trip down Yu-Gi-Oh! lane again this week with a discussion about the XBLA version of 5D's. Jason gives us a history lesson in the world of Ys and finally plays one of his highly anticipated games. Steven decided to stop running around on a bridge in Pokemon White and continue playing the game. Plus we have the games Coming Soon for April. Some of the non card related games we talk about include WWE All Stars, Dead Space 2, The 3rd Birthday, Dissidia 012 Duodecim: Final Fantasy, Mass Effect 2: Arrival, Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep, Super Street Fighter IV 3D, Stacking, Beyond Good and Evil, Ghostbusters: Sanctum of Slime, and Rush'N Attack: Ex-Patriot. [H:MM:SS] - Show Time Line -------------------- Opening Song (Innocent Primeval Breaker - Ys Seven OST) [0:00:46] - Introductions [0:01:56] - Jason's Now Playing [1:08:51] - Steven's Now Playing [1:56:39] - Coming Soon for March 2011 [2:06:15] - Wrap Up [2:10:02] - End | 11 4 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
33 |
CAP 125 - The Magic of News | The whole episode is dedicated to the news and the NPD numbers for February 2011. Oh, and Jason goes on a Magic the Gathering rant. Tune in to find out why. [H:MM:SS] - Show Time Line -------------------- Opening Song (Innocent Primeval Breaker - Ys Seven OST) [0:00:45] - Introductions [0:02:14] - News -Duels of the Planeswalkers 2012 Trailer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDdZzttok-E [0:49:45] - February 2011 NPD Numbers [1:05:11] - Wrap Up [1:05:00] - End | 30 3 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
34 |
CAP 124 - Madden In Space | Friend of the show Ginyu stops by to give us his impressions of PAX East 2011. The rest of the show is dedicated to our Now Playing games. Some of which include Dragon Age 2, Marvel vs Capcom 3, the Crysis 2 demo, Ys Seven, Madden NFL Arcade, Tecmo Bowl Throwback, Metal Slug 7, Battle: LA, Pokemon White, and Dead Space 2. [H:MM:SS] - Show Time Line -------------------- Opening Song (Innocent Primeval Breaker - Ys Seven OST) [0:00:45] - Introductions [0:01:26] - PAX East 2011 Impressions [0:15:45] - Jason's Now Playing [1:19:30] - Steven's Now Playing [1:56:25] - Wrap Up [1:58:25] - End | 27 3 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
35 |
CAP 123 - The Killzone Thong | This week we go in-depth on Marvel vs. Capcom 3 and give you the games Coming Soon for March. Some of the other games we talk about include Killzone 2, Killzone 3, Trama Center: Under The Knife 2, Deathspank: Thongs of Virtue, NBA Jam, Tetris, and the Dragon Age 2 demo. [H:MM:SS] - Show Time Line -------------------- Opening Song (Innocent Primeval Breaker - Ys Seven OST) [0:00:46] - Introductions [0:02:22] - Jason's Now Playing [0:46:44] - Steven's Now Playing [1:01:42] - News [1:39:35] - Coming Soon for March 2011 [1:55:27] - Wrap Up [1:56:39] - End | 8 3 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
36 |
CAP 122 - Flashy Flashy Crazy | Microsoft's House Party has begun, so we take a look at Hard Corps: Uprising. Tune in to find out if its worth your time and money. Plus we have the NPD numbers for January and talk about weird DLC practices. Some of the games we yap about include Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds, James Bond 007: Blood Stone, Dragon Age 2, Back to the Future: Episode 1, Killzone 3, Left 4 Dead 2, and DeathSpank: Thongs of Virtue. [H:MM:SS] - Show Time Line -------------------- Opening Song (Innocent Primeval Breaker - Ys Seven OST) [0:00:46] - Introductions [0:05:29] - Jason's Now Playing [0:59:02] - Steven's Now Playing [1:17:53] - News [1:48:40] - January 2011 NPD Numbers [1:53:03] - Wrap Up [1:55:24] - End | 27 2 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
37 |
CAP 121 - A Hero No More | This is the last week we'll talk about Mass Effect 2 until the new dlc comes out, so we gush a little more. Thankfully we do have some other games to talk about as well. They include the Bionic Commando: Rearmed 2 demo, Dead Space, a CSI game demo, Trauma Center: Under The Knife 2, WWE SmackDown! vs. RAW 2011, the Breach demo, the Bullet Storm demo, the Black Ops map pack, and many more. Plus we have the news, some Comcast hate, and Jason plays Kinect Sports?! [H:MM:SS] - Show Time Line -------------------- Opening Song (Innocent Primeval Breaker - Ys Seven OST) [0:00:44] - Introductions [0:02:43] - Jason's Now Playing [0:56:59] - Steven's Now Playing [1:09:04] - News [2:19:38] - Wrap Up [2:21:34] - End | 20 2 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
38 |
CAP 120 - 2010 Golden King Awards | For our three year anniversary we talk about the PS2 launch lineup, debate the merits of a Zhu Zhu Pets game, and name our winners for the 2010 Golden King Awards. Plus we have the games Coming Soon for February. [H:MM:SS] - Show Time Line -------------------- Opening Song (Innocent Primeval Breaker - Ys Seven OST) [0:00:45] - Introductions [0:08:15] - February Coming Soon [0:23:47] - 2010 Golden King Awards [1:36:04] - Wrap Up [1:39:03] - End | 14 2 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
39 |
CAP 119 - Enslaved on the Battlefield | We return to some old favorites this week with both of us playing Mass Effect 2. Jason plays three types of Battlefield games and more Ys. Steven gets Enslaved and is forced to play two games he disliked. Tune in to find out what they were. We also let you know the December NPD numbers. [H:MM:SS] - Show Time Line -------------------- Opening Song (Innocent Primeval Breaker - Ys Seven OST) [0:00:43] - Introductions [0:02:45] - Jason's Now Playing [0:23:38] - Steven's Now Playing [0:45:58] - News [1:48:34] - December 2010 NPD Numbers [1:57:55] - Wrap Up [2:01:53] - End | 30 1 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
40 |
CAP 118 - Some PSP Love | We go on so many tangents this episode that we barely stay on topic. Jason played like a bajillion games, Steven played just one new one. Some of the bajillion games we talk about include Ys Seven, Split Second, Mass Effect, Raskulls, Magic: The Gathering, Dragon Age: Origins, and Pac-Man CE DX. Plus you get a Top 5 list and the news. [H:MM:SS] - Show Time Line -------------------- Opening Song (Innocent Primeval Breaker - Ys Seven OST) [0:00:43] - Introductions [0:02:37] - Jason's Now Playing [1:18:52] - Steven's Now Playing [1:28:51] - News [2:13:06] - Top 5 Games of 2010 Not Made In 2010 [2:36:14] - Wrap Up [2:39:21] - End | 16 1 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
41 |
CAP 117 - Ride The Ghost Train | We are back from our holiday break, ready to bring some fun to the new year. Some of the games we mention this episode include the Dead Space 2 demo, the PS3 Mass Effect 2 demo, Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light, Magic: The Gathering, Costume Quest, Pinball FX2, Pac-Man CE DX, and Battlefield: Bad Company 2. Plus, we have the news for the past few weeks and the games Coming Soon for January. [H:MM:SS] - Show Time Line -------------------- Opening Song (Guile's Theme - Street Fighter II) [0:00:53] - Introductions [0:05:23] - Jason's Now Playing [0:49:43] - Steven's Now Playing [1:10:44] - News [1:51:19] - January Games Coming Soon [1:59:26] - Wrap Up [2:01:26] - End | 5 1 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
42 |
CAP 116 - Put A Turtle On Your Head | Skype is a cruel mistress, she decided to cause a few problems this week. In spite of the issues, we have a great show for you. We welcome you to die in the X-Men Arcade game. Jason has a review of his new gaming headset and Steven gets the fever in Pinball FX2. Plus, we have the news and the NPD numbers for November. [H:MM:SS] - Show Time Line -------------------- Opening Song (Overture - Halo: Reach OST) [0:00:53] - Introductions [0:03:32] - Jason's Now Playing -Review of Jason's new headset [0:38:17] - Steven's Now Playing [1:07:58] - News -The Spike VGA Trailers http://www.giantbomb.com/news/heres-this-years-crop-of-spike-vga-announcements/2782/ -Mortal Kombat Fight Sticks http://kotaku.com/5713975/designer-makes-an-american-fighting-stick-for-an-american-fighting-game?skyline=true&s=i [1:56:53] - November NPD Numbers [2:10:55] - Wrap Up [2:12:45] - End | 19 12 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
43 |
CAP 115 - Dual Yield Bugs | Its more of what you loved from last week in less time. More NBA Jam, more Black Ops, more Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood, and more Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's Decade Duels. We do have some new games as well, but that takes a backseat to our ramblings. Plus, you get to hear the nominees for the 2010 Golden King Awards. [H:MM:SS] - Show Time Line -------------------- Opening Song (Overture - Halo: Reach OST) [0:00:53] - Introductions [0:03:49] - Jason's Now Playing -Penny Arcade comic http://www.penny-arcade.com/comic/2010/11/19/ [1:08:27] - Steven's Now Playing -http://www.yugioh-card.com/en/limited/ [1:36:59] - News [1:47:31] - 2010 Golden King Award Nominees -How We Came Up With the Awards Name [2:06:50] - Wrap Up [2:09:11] - End | 12 12 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
44 |
CAP 114 - The Brotherhood of Black Ops | Call of Duty: Black Ops is out. So we yap about it this episode. Some of the other games we talk about include God of War: Ghost of Sparta, an XBox Indie game called West, NBA 2K11, NBA Jam, Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood, Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's Decade Duels, and Monday Night Combat. Plus, you get the biggest news from the last few weeks, the October NPD numbers, and the games Coming Soon for December. [H:MM:SS] - Show Time Line -------------------- Opening Song (Overture - Halo: Reach OST) [0:00:53] - Introductions [0:04:53] - Jason's Now Playing [1:20:20] - Steven's Now Playing [1:37:01] - News [2:15:13] - Release Dates & Delays -LA Noir trailer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWr1t6Ozo50 [2:36:19] - November Coming Soon [2:39:14] - October NPD Numbers [2:47:18] - Wrap Up [2:50:39] - End | 4 12 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
45 |
CAP 113 - Ken's Audio Rage | The audio level floats all over the place in this episode. Now that we know the quirks of the latest Skype update, this shouldn't happen again. Friend of the show Ginyu joins us this week with a trip down PC classics lane. While Steven and Jason experience Ken's Rage with the Fist of the North Star demo. They also pay a visit to the Forsaken Kingdom demo and Jason finishes Red Dead Redemption. [H:MM:SS] - Show Time Line -------------------- Opening Song (Overture - Halo: Reach OST) [0:00:53] - Introductions [0:04:32] - Ginyu's Now Playing -http://www.youtube.com/user/Ginyu2007 [0:14:44] - Jason's Now Playing [0:47:13] - Steven's Now Playing [1:05:35] - News [1:52:58] - November Coming Soon [2:10:22] - Wrap Up [2:14:43] - End | 6 11 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
46 |
CAP 112 - The Rental Rant | Ranting is rampant in this episode. While not ranting, we talk about Medal of Honor, the new Alan Wake DLC, Borderlands, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, two more indie games, Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, and Assassin's Creed 2. We also have the September NPD numbers for you, as well as some funny news. [H:MM:SS] - Show Time Line -------------------- Opening Song (Overture - Halo: Reach OST) [0:00:53] - Introductions -Changes to the NPD Numbers -Mini Rant Against Microsoft [0:07:25] - Jason's Now Playing -Rental Rant [0:40:48] - Steven's Now Playing -Two games we forgot to mention during the PAX show [1:05:17] - News [1:54:42] - September 2010 NPD Numbers [2:10:32] - Wrap Up [2:12:59] - End | 24 10 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
47 |
CAP 111 - Massive Action Game | This week Jason runs down a long list of Xbox Live Indie Games and ten months after release, he checks out MAG. Steven clears off some more demos, as well as finishing the story mode in Puzzle Quest 2. We both check out the Castlevania: Lords of Shadow demo and run down the news of the week. [H:MM:SS] - Show Time Line -------------------- Opening Song (Overture - Halo: Reach OST) [0:00:53] - Introductions [0:01:51] - Jason's Now Playing [0:51:56] - Steven's Now Playing [1:11:01] - News -DC Universe Online - Trailer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7Nf-m6WGl4 [1:56:14] - Wrap Up [1:59:04] - End | 13 10 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
48 |
CAP 110 - Get Your Move On | Jason bought a PlayStation Move?! Steven is utterly confused by this, but he still has time to steamroll through more demos this week. We also squeeze in the games Coming Soon for October and the NPD numbers for August. Some of the games we talk about include Sports Champions, Puzzle Quest 2, Blade Kitten, Quantum Theory, Enslaved: Odyssey to the West, Borderlands, and Breath of Death VII. [H:MM:SS] - Show Time Line -------------------- Opening Song (Overture - Halo: Reach OST) [0:00:54] - Introductions [0:02:15] - Jason's Now Playing [0:52:29] - Steven's Now Playing [1:12:42] - News -http://kotaku.com/5646512/tim-schafer-hires-ron-gilbert-gets-funnier [2:00:33] - Coming Soon For October 2010 [2:18:31] - August 2010 NPD Numbers [2:24:48] - Wrap Up [2:27:15] - End | 6 10 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
49 |
CAP - Endgame: Alan Wake | On the first episode of Endgame, we talk about Alan Wake. Spoiler warning by the way. | 1 10 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
50 |
CAP 109 - Reach For The Halo | We have a great show for you this week. Jason takes it to the hoop this week with round up on the NBA game demos and he gets his hands on Halo: Reach. Steven has a big list of demos he played through to clean off his hard drive and he gives us his opinion on Dead Rising 2: Case Zero. Then there's a huge pile of news to run through. Some of the games we jabber about this week include Halo: Reach, Halo 3, Halo 3: ODST, Dead Rising 2: Case Zero, Scott Pilgirm vs. The World: The Game, Shank, Puzzle Quest 2, and Plants vs. Zombies. [H:MM:SS] - Show Time Line -------------------- Opening Song (Overture - Halo: Reach OST) [0:00:53] - Introductions [0:04:55] - Jason's Now Playing [0:44:19] - Steven's Now Playing -Dead Rising 2: Case Zero Spoilers [0:52:30 - 1:05:27] [1:17:27] - News [2:20:23] - Wrap Up [2:23:45] - End | 24 9 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
51 |
CAP 108 - PAX West 2010 Part 2 | And in part two of the episode, we have wall to wall news stories. [H:MM:SS] - Show Time Line -------------------- Opening Song (Track 3 - Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia OST) [0:00:39] - Introductions [0:01:36] - News [1:08:16] - Wrap Up [1:11:47] - End | 14 9 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
52 |
CAP 108 - PAX West 2010 Part 1 | This week Steven and a special guest from our friends list do an extensive recap of PAX West 2010. Jason is happy and unhappy with BioWare at the same time. Tune in to find out why. [H:MM:SS] - Show Time Line -------------------- Opening Song (Track 3 - Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia OST) [0:00:38] - Introductions [0:03:44] - PAX West 2010 Impressions [1:37:32] - Jason's Now Playing [2:05:59] - Wrap Up [2:10:55] - End | 13 9 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
53 |
CAP 107 - The Quest for Picross | The epic quest is over, Steven has finally finished Picross 3D. Oh, and Chase is back from the dead. Some of the game we talk about this week include Persona 3 FES, Modern Warfare 2, Bad Company 2, Valkyria Chronicles, and Puzzle Quest 2. [H:MM:SS] - Show Time Line -------------------- Opening Song (Track 3 - Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia OST) [0:00:38] - Introductions [0:02:25] - Chase's Now Playing [0:09:41] - Jason's Now Playing [0:27:15] - Steven's Now Playing [0:48:18] - Quick PAX West 2010 Preview [1:03:23] - News [2:06:00] - Coming Soon for September 2010 [2:17:18] - Wrap Up [2:19:50] - End | 1 9 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
54 |
CAP 106 - A Drunken Skype Connection | Why Skype was so screwed up during the first hour is beyond me. The game Jason was talking about at the beginning of the show that always had its name cut off, was Battlefield: Bad Company 2. As for the contents of this episode, how does a drunk Sam Fisher and a surprise guest sound? Sounds like a show I'd buy for a dollar. Some of the games discussed this week include Bad Company 2, the Mafia 2 demo, Splinter Cell: Conviction, Valkyria Chronicles, the Valkyria Chronicles 2 demo, and Monday Night Combat. [H:MM:SS] - Show Time Line -------------------- Opening Song (Track 3 - Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia OST) [0:00:38] - Introductions [0:04:34] - Jason's Now Playing [0:57:04] - Steven's Now Playing [1:17:25] - News [1:58:09] - NPD's for July 2010 [2:19:28] - Wrap Up [2:22:12] - End | 27 8 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
55 |
CAP 105 - Allegedly A Show About Games | This week we are joined by our boss from the Newb Review website. We get a taste of gaming in the UK and go of the rails several times. Some of the games we discuss this episode include Madden NFL 2011, NFL 2010 for the iPhone, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game, Battlefield: Bad Company 2, Limbo, and Picross 3D. [H:MM:SS] - Show Time Line -------------------- Opening Song (Track 3 - Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia OST) [0:00:42] - Introductions [0:04:04] - Kamiza's Now Playing [0:27:44] - Jason's Now Playing [1:03:52] - Steven's Now Playing [1:17:49] - News [2:11:36] - Wrap Up [2:19:10] - End | 17 8 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
56 |
CAP 104 - The 5 Dimensions of Bad | Some of the games we talk about this week include Modern Warfare 2, Dragon Age: Origins, Picross 3D, Madden NFL 2011, the Alan Wake dlc The Signal, Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's Tag Force 4, and Limbo. Listen in to find out why Jason says the word sperm. [H:MM:SS] - Show Time Line -------------------- Opening Song (Track 3 - Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia OST) [0:00:39] - Introductions -Jason's Public Appology [0:05:54] - Jason's Now Playing [0:38:59] - Steven's Now Playing [0:56:03] - News [1:42:05] - Coming Soon for August 2010 [1:49:46] - NPD's for June 2010 [2:01:35] - Wrap Up [2:00:00] - End | 7 8 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
57 |
CAP 103 - An Honorable Beta | This week we cover the big news from Comic Con LA and talk a lot about Gears of War. Some of the games we rap to you about include Gears of War 2, the Medal of Honor beta, Dragon Age: Origins, DeathSpank, and Crackdown 2. | 30 7 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
58 |
CAP 102 - A Crackdown On Orbs | Skype got all weird at the end of the show, I can't see any reason why. So, Agent, we have a new episode for you this week including good friend of the show Chase. Some of the games we talk about his week include Crackdown 2, Blacklight: Tango Down, Super Street Fighter 4, Magic: The Gathering, and UFC 2010 Undisputed. Tune in for some orb hunting fun, Agent. [H:MM:SS] - Show Notes -------------------- Opening Song (Track 3 - Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia OST) [0:00:39] - Introductions [0:02:41] - Chase's Now Playing [0:34:20] - Jason's Now Playing [0:39:14] - Steven's Now Playing [0:52:40] - News [1:43:56] - May 2010 NPD Numbers [1:57:31] - Wrap Up [2:01:45] - End | 17 7 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
59 |
CAP 101 - A Rough Draft | Though we are sans guests this week, we still try our best to get you caught up on what we've been playing and some fresh news of the week. We also have enough time to rundown the games Coming Soon for July. Some of the games we talk about include Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, NBA 2K10: Draft Combine, Risk: Factions, Alan Wake, Modern Warfare 2, Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, and Magic: The Gathering. [H:MM:SS] - Show Notes -------------------- [0:00:39] - Introductions [0:02:30] - Jason's Now Playing -GameStop's Rewards Program [0:02:43 - 0:15:02] -Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker (PSP) MINOR SPOILERS [0:18:04 - 0:21:01] [0:45:02] - Steven's Now Playing [1:11:50] - News [1:58:04] - Coming Soon For July 2010 [2:01:38] - Wrap Up [2:04:30] - End | 10 7 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
60 |
CAP 100 - E3 2010 Part 2 | And here we have our thoughts on E3 2010. Not much else to say about this one. Oh, we have new guest to discuss E3 as well. [H:MM:SS] - Show Notes -------------------- [0:00:41] - Introductions + Special Guest [0:05:28] - Microsoft Press Conference [0:40:11] - EA Press Conference [0:55:13] - UbiSoft Press Conference [1:06:44] - Nintendo Press Conference [1:27:20] - Sony Press Conference [1:57:30] - Top 5 Most Anticipated Games From E3 2010 [2:37:52] - Wrap Up [2:41:13] - End | 28 6 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
61 |
CAP 100 - E3 2010 Part 1 | This week we divide the show into two parts so we can properly discuss what happened at E3 this year. Part one is all the games that the hosts have been playing over the impromptu vacation, plus a special guest. We talk about Red Dead Redemption, Alan Wake, Modern Warfare 2, the Transformers demo, and more. [H:MM:SS] - Show Notes -------------------- [0:00:40] - Introductions + Special Guest [0:09:00] - Chase's Now Playing [0:19:44] - Jason's Now Playing [1:19:48] - Steven's Now Playing [2:01:49] - Wrap Up [2:04:57] - End | 24 6 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
62 |
CAP 99 - Don't Wake Up Dead | Some of the games we talk about this week include Red Dead Redemption, Alan Wake, Prototype, and the Just Cause 2 demo. At no additional cost to you we also add in the games Coming Soon for June and the news. [H:MM:SS] - Show Notes -------------------- [0:00:30] - Introductions [0:06:52] - Jason's Now Playing [0:54:00] - Steven's Now Playing [0:59:43] - News [1:41:43] - Coming Soon For June 2010 [2:02:01] - Wrap Up [2:06:10] - End | 1 6 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
63 |
CAP 98 - That Good Old Halo Magic | This week we have more Halo: Reach beta impressions, talk more about Super Street Fighter IV online modes, download the new Magic: The Gathering dlc, visit the old west in Red Dead Redemption, and still have time to check into our rooms at Hotel Dusk. Plus, we have the news and the NPD numbers for April. [H:MM:SS] - Show Notes -------------------- [0:00:31] - Introductions [0:06:45] - Jason's Now Playing [0:41:17] - Steven's Now Playing [0:54:51] - News [1:37:52] - April 2010 NPD Numbers [1:48:27] - Wrap Up [1:51:11] - End | 23 5 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
64 |
CAP 97 - Do Your Super! | Please forgive the lateness of the episode, I was trying to do something with the audio that wasn't working. This week we talk about the Halo: Reach beta, Super Street Fighter IV, Prototype, Tecmo Bowl Throwback, Monopoly on the PSP, and the UFC 2010 demo. Plus we have the news of the last two weeks. | 16 5 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
65 |
CAP - PAX East 2010: A Battle of Wills | This is a special Checkmate Arcade Podcast episode, in which the hosts face off in a friendly game of cards. Its the long awaited rematch of the Fantastic Four vs the Avengers. | 9 5 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
66 |
CAP 96 - Prototype Fighter | This week both hosts have some new games to talk about. Jason just uses Ryu in Super Street Fighter IV and hits the sky in After Burner Climax. There was a joke there, but I decided to delete it. Steven crosses paths with the original survivors in the new Left 4 Dead 2 dlc and runs straight up the side of a skyscraper in Prototype. We of course have the news of the week and the games Coming Soon for May. [H:MM:SS] - Show Notes -------------------- [0:00:31] - Introductions [0:09:01] - Jason's Now Playing [0:46:24] - Steven's Now Playing [1:04:23] - News [1:48:40] - Coming Soon for May 2010 [1:57:37] - Wrap Up [2:00:48] - End | 4 5 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
67 |
CAP 95 - A Double Dose of Final Fight | The audio gremlins jump into another show this week as we play some Final Fight: Double Impact. Steven hits the prestige button again in Modern Warfare 2 and Jason hits the batting cages in MLB 2010: The Show. Plus, we have the NPD numbers for March and lots of news from Capcom. [H:MM:SS] - Show Notes -------------------- [0:00:30] - Introductions [0:03:33] - Jason's Now Playing [0:26:46] - Steven's Now Playing [0:42:17] - News [1:30:28] - March 2010 NPD's [1:48:09] - Wrap Up [1:52:51] - End | 26 4 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
68 |
CAP - PAX East 2010 Panel: Traversing The Twitterverse | This is a special Checkmate Arcade Podcast episode, in which we share with you a recording of the Traversing The Twitterverse Panel from PAX East 2010. Yes the audio is really quiet, but the panelists weren't really using their mics. Not much I could do to fix that, but I hope you enjoy it in spite of the problems. | 23 4 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
69 |
Checkmate Arcade 94 - The Activision Exodus | Once again, the audio gremlins appear to haunt the show. This week we talk about more people leaving Infinity Ward, Splinter Cell Conviction, The Maw, and the Blur demo. Plus we have a glut of news from Konami. Show Rundown [H:MM:SS] --------------- Introductions [0:00:30] Jason's Now Playing [0:01:52] Steven's Now Playing [0:38:25] News [0:57:12] Wrap Up [1:59:08] End [2:04:20] | 17 4 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
70 |
Checkmate Arcade 93 - Demo Man | Demos and news are what this episode is all about. We finally get around to playing the Splinter Cell Conviction demo, as well as some older XBLA titles. Show Rundown [H:MM:SS] --------------- Introductions [0:00:30] Jason's Now Playing [0:03:18] Steven's Now Playing [0:39:49] News [0:43:39] Wrap Up [1:31:53] End [1:34:59] | 10 4 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
71 |
Checkmate Arcade 92 - PAX East 2010 | Very sorry about the audio, I'm not sure what happened. This week we talk about our trip to Boston for PAX East 2010. The games we talk about include Mass Effect 2, Modern Warfare 2, Hotel Dusk: Room 215, and Bad Company 2. Show Rundown [H:MM:SS] --------------- Introductions [0:00:30] Jason's Now Playing [0:02:56] Steven's Now Playing [0:17:38] PAX East 2010 -Friday [0:30:15] -Saturday [1:07:02] -Sunday [1:43:33] Wrap Up [2:17:05] End [2:18:44] | 3 4 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
72 |
Checkmate Arcade 91 - The Perfect Void | This week we jump and jive about old games. We talk about Perfect Dark, the Dark Void demo, Left 4 Dead 2, and God of War 3. Plus we let you know what games are getting a retail release in April. So tune in for this crazy rap session. Show Rundown [H:MM:SS] --------------- Opening Song (Poseidon's Wrath - God of War 3 OST) Introductions [0:00:31] Jason's Now Playing [0:03:02] Steven's Now Playing [0:22:08] News [0:31:30] Coming Soon for April [1:13:16] Wrap Up [1:24:18] End [1:30:30] | 24 3 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
73 |
Checkmate Arcade 90 - Kratos is Still Angry | This week we talk about God of War 3, MLB 2010: The Show, Battlefield: Bad Company 2, and Sony's official name for their motion controller. Plus, we have the NPD numbers for February on the this ramp hitting episode. Show Rundown [H:MM:SS] --------------- Introductions [0:00:54] Jason's Now Playing [0:03:17] Steven's Now Playing [0:37:10] News [0:49:08] February NPDs [1:39:17] Wrap Up [1:58:07] End [2:06:11] http://www.giantbomb.com/battlefield-bad-company-2-hates-grenade-spam-too/17-2184/ | 19 3 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
74 |
Checkmate Arcade 89 - Infinity Ward VS Activision | This week we give the rundown on what was happening last week at Activision. We also talk about Final Fantasy 13 and more Resident Evil 5 dlc. Will this truly be the final fantasy? Tune in to find out. (My guess is no.) Show Rundown [H:MM:SS] --------------- Opening Song (The Normandy Reborn - Mass Effect 2 OST) Introductions [0:00:54] Jason's Now Playing [0:08:37] Steven's Now Playing [1:07:38] Infinity Ward VS Activision [1:17:21] News [1:35:50] Wrap Up [2:19:19] End [2:21:36] | 12 3 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
75 |
Checkmate Arcade 88 - Swiss Cheese Armor | Jason answers the question, “What would you do for love?” by playing Heavy Rain. Steven puts on his swiss cheese armor in BioShock 2 and checks out the new Resident Evil 5 dlc, Lost in Nightmares. But that's not all order this episode today and receive the games coming soon for March and a heaping helping of news. Show Rundown [H:MM:SS] --------------- Opening Song (The Normandy Reborn - Mass Effect 2 OST) Introductions [0:00:54] Jason's Now Playing [0:02:19] Steven's Now Playing [0:51:25] News [1:08:40] Coming Soon for March [1:50:26] Wrap Up [2:07:22] End [2:10:10] | 5 3 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
76 |
Checkmate Arcade 87 - Rainy Day | This week we have our final discussion about Mass Effect 2, without spoilers, for a while. Jason gets to play the Heavy Rain demo and Steven gets jealous. Plus, we try to cram more news into the show than we have time for. Lastly, we have the NPD numbers for January. | 23 2 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
77 |
Checkmate Arcade 86 - 2 Years, 4 Rings | Has it really been two years already, my how time flies. This week we celebrate the two year anniversary of the show with a little help from some special guests. This may very well be the most random show we have ever made. Oh, and Jason finished Mass Effect 2, while Steven was dropping some crates. Enjoy the insanity. | 14 2 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
78 |
Checkmate Arcade 85 - The Spoiler Effect | This week we're still playing Mass Effect 2 and loving every minute of it. Jason gets some easy points in NBA Live 07 for the 360 and puts in a good word about Bad Company 2. Steven's still going strong with Modern Warfare 2. Although, he does find the time to pull out his DS for some Retro Game Challenge action. Plus we have the news of the week and the games Coming Soon for February. | 7 2 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
79 |
Checmkmate Arcade 84 - Mass Effect Times 2 | This week most of the show is dedicated to Mass Effect 2, but we don't spoil anything. We talk about a few other games, as well as the news. This episode is brought to you by the Citadel Travel Agency. | 31 1 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
80 |
Checkmate Arcade Ep. 83 - Hogan's Not My Hero | Not gonna lie, Jason gets a little crazy this episode. Tune in to find out why Hulk Hogan is not his hero. Plus, we talk about games, the news, and the NPD numbers for December. | 22 1 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
81 |
Checkmate Arcade Ep. 82 - Committed To The Asylum | This week we almost get into the long delayed discussion about digital distribution, but we push it off for a few more weeks. Instead, we give you a Top 5 and a ton of news. Jason goes back in time to play some Street Fighter 4 on the 360 and rents a copy of Bayonetta. Steven slinks around in the shadows in Batman: Arkham Asylum and has some cool stories from Modern Warfare 2. Don't forget your official Checkmate Decoder Ring for this episode. | 15 1 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
82 |
Checkmate Arcade Ep. 81 - The 2009 Golden King Awards | Listen in to see what wins in each category. Do you really need any other reason to visit our humble abode? Well, if you do, we also talk about the games we played and give you a very small news section. | 7 1 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
83 |
Checkmate Arcade Ep. 80 - The Disk Drive Shuffle | The year is quickly coming to a close and we help you close it out in style. The hosts recount their holiday happenings with much merriment and a few power tools. Jason's gaming was a little more family friendly this week as he played Hasbro Family Game Night and Flower. Steven finally plays some games that are not Modern Warfare 2. Plus, we dish out huge helping of news and the games Coming Soon for January. Get those noise makers ready for a great show to ring in the new year. | 31 12 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
84 |
Checkmate Arcade Ep. 79 - Micro Inferno | This week Jason takes a trip to his local Micro Center, only to get questioned about one of the items he was purchasing. He also takes the PS3 version of the Dante's Inferno demo for a spin and helps us catch up on the new changes to 1 vs 100 this season. Steven was boring and only played games you've heard him talk about before. We also have the new game announcements from the Spike VGAs in the news and the November NPD numbers. Go grab some hot chocolate and get comfortable for this laughter inducing episode. | 16 12 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
85 |
Checkmate Arcade Ep. 78 - Modern Assassin | Its that time of year once again, video game awards season is just starting. We hop into the mix with the 2nd annual Golden King Awards nominees and give you all the details on the contest that goes with it. We do get around to talking about Left 4 Dead 2, Modern Warfare 2, Assassin's Creed II, New Super Mario Bros. Wii, the Bayonetta demo, and Harvey Birdman: Attorney at Law. Don't forget to enter the contest, the due date is only three weeks away. Oh, and Steven broke another controller, I think he secretly just wants that new controller smell every few months. | 10 12 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
86 |
Checkmate Arcade Ep. 77 - The Zombie Challenge | Modern Warfare 2 is still going strong this week, but it may soon take a back seat to Left 4 Dead 2. Some of the other games discussed this week include Retro Game Challenge, Madden NFL Arcade, and Dragon Ball: Raging Blast. We also tell you what games are Coming Soon for December and toss in the news for good measure. | 5 12 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
87 |
Checkmate Arcade Ep. 75 - An Unrivaled Classic | Audio gremlins and Modern Warfare 2 dominate this week's show. We also find the time to talk about two NBA games and throw in the NPDs from October for good measure. Plus, we give you the latest game news from around the world. | 28 11 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
88 |
Checkmate Arcade Ep. 75 - The Age of Modern Warfare 2 | Modern Warfare 2, its out and we talk for a good long while about it this episode. We also have two special guests this week. Yes you read that right, two guests. Some of the other games that get time in the spotlight include Dragon Age, the Left 4 Dead 2 demo, Borderlands, Press Your Luck, and Retro Game Challenge. All that and more on this weeks zany adventure. | 18 11 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
89 |
Checkmate Arcade Ep. 74 - At the Border of the Borderlands | With less than one week before Modern Warfare 2 gets released, we start playing Borderlands. So of course we talk, at length, about our experiences in game this week. We also discuss bad demos for games, the Left 4 Dead 2 demo, Forza 3, and Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection. A quick hit of news and two features are included this week. You get the NPD numbers for September and the new retail releases for November. | 4 11 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
90 |
Checkmate Arcade Ep. 73 - Brutally Honest | Not sure what happened to with the last upload, but here's the show, again. Let me be honest with you. This episode is long, but for good reason. We talk about Uncharted 2, Brutal Legend, Forza 3, Dirt 2, Dissidia: Final Fantasy, Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2, the new South Park game, Wet, and an Xbox Indie Game called Bailout. We also tell you what we've been up to the past few weeks and give a big serving of news. | 30 10 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
91 |
Checkmate Arcade Ep. 73 - Brutally Honest | Let me be honest with you. This episode is long, but for good reason. We talk about Uncharted 2, Brutal Legend, Forza 3, Dirt 2, Dissidia: Final Fantasy, Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2, the new South Park game, Wet, and an Xbox Indie Game called Bailout. We also tell you what we've been up to the past few weeks and give a big serving of news. | 28 10 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
92 |
Checkmate Arcade Ep. 72 - Hoop It Up | We are back again this week to give you the latest and greatest from the world of video games. Listen in awe as we discuss Halo 3 multiplayer, Puzzle Quest, Call Of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, Left 4 Dead, Prince of Persia, NBA 2K10, and no less than four PSP games. Plus, we talk about strategy guides and give you our Top 5 Xbox 360 games overall. All that and more on this rip roaring adventure we call an episode of the Checkmate Arcade. | 17 10 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
93 |
Checkmate Arcade Ep. 71 - A Crash Course In Games | This week we talk about Halo 3: ODST, the Brutal Legend demo, the new Left 4 Dead dlc, Persona on the PSP, and Rock Band Unplugged among others. The big news this episode includes Super Street Fighter 4, a leaked document at Sega, and Splinter Cell: Conviction getting a release date. Plus, we let you know what games are coming out at retail during October. | 3 10 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
94 |
Checkmate Arcade Ep. 70 - Prepare To Relaunch | Are you prepared to drop into a brand new episode? I hope you are, cause this week we start talking about Halo 3: ODST. Jason talks about Game Crazy for the last time and gets mad at Activision for not giving him his favorite character in Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2. Steven finally plays a good movie tie in game this week in the form of Quantum of Solace and goes crashing back into Paradise City in Burnout Paradise. Plus we give you the top news stories of the week and talk about the NPDs for August. So, tune in and get set for a combat drop. | 28 9 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
95 |
Checkmate Arcade Ep. 69 - Don't Hate The Splinter Cell | We are back and starting to make some changes to the show. This is going to be the last 2 hour plus show for a long time. “Why is the show so long?” you ask. Well, that's because we talk about the pure concentrated awesome that was the Penny Arcade Expo 2009. Tune in to find out what happened at the convention. | 26 9 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
96 |
Checkmate Arcade Ep. 68 - An Exploding Bat | Beware all those who listen, for some very long discussions on Batman: Arkham Asylum and Shadow Complex. Of course that's not all, as we talk about the other games we played this week, give you the top news stories for gaming, and throw in a preview for what we are most looking forward to seeing at PAX. So, buckle up that seat belt, you are in for an awesome show. | 2 9 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
97 |
Checkmate Arcade Ep. 67 - The Madden Complex | The games discussed on this episode include: Shadow Complex, Madden NFL 2010, Lost Planet 2, Call of Duty: World At War, Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood, and Mega Man ZX: Advent. Of course that's not all, as we rundown the games coming out in September and give you the latest news. | 26 8 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
98 |
Checkmate Arcade Ep. 66 - And A Dash Of Blood | Sorry about the late episode folks, computer problems and all that fun stuff. This week the show is stuffed to the gills with news. Among the 30 stories, we find out if Sony will ever drop the price of the PS3(hint: the answer is yes) and when MAG will be released. Jason plays his last fight in UFC for a good long while and gets a hankering for some Doritos in Dash of Destruction. Steven finishes off Magic: The Gathering and heads out west for some gunfights in Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood. Plus, we have the NPDs for July. | 22 8 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
99 |
Checkmate Arcade Ep. 65 - A Tale Of Four Turtles | This week we go all out on our discussions of Halo 3, Turtles In Time Re-Shelled, and Batman: Arkham Asylum. Jason gives us an in depth preview of Madden NFL 2010 and finally finishes Tales of Vesperia. Steven gets a little obsessed with Magic: The Gathering and receives a beat down in Marvel VS Capcom 2. Plus, we give you a top 5 and more news than should be healthy for one show to contain. | 13 8 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
100 |
Checkmate Arcade Ep. 64 - Fat Heroes | This week the hosts discuss princesses who eat too much cake, whether to get Marvel VS Capcom 2 on the PS3 or 360, why next year is getting crowded with good games, and the finer points of backing up important server data. Plus, they go over the retail game releases for August and make a bet on eBay sale prices of a classic game. All that and more in this gut busting episode. Mmm, cake... | 6 8 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
101 |
Checkmate Arcade Ep. 63 - Boy Meets Girl | Ah, Skype, she is a fickle mistress. So many problems with the audio in this episode, but the fact that we have a girl as a guest should make up for that. You also may like the discussions about Dissidia: Final Fantasy, Magic: The Gathering, the Madden NFL 2010 demos, the Gears of War 2: All Fronts map pack, and Paper Boy. Lots of news this week, on top of the interview. So, set up your lawn chair and get out the sunscreen, cause this episode is hotter than the sun. Oh wait, I'm just on fire, again. Where did I put that fire extinguisher? | 30 7 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
102 |
Checkmate Arcade Ep. 62 - Burn That Junk | The hosts are not very happy this week, maybe its the weather driving them crazy. Steven goes off on map pack overpricing and he gets a need for flashy crashes in Burnout Paradise. Jason is angry at Capcom and finally plants his garden in PixelJunk Eden. But wait, that's not all as we have the June NPDs for you and a lot of news. Sit back and enjoy the the flames of our anger. | 23 7 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
103 |
Checkmate Arcade Ep. 61 - A Trip To The Amish Black Market | This week we finally have a guest after 30 plus episodes. The high ranking Call of Duty player, Ken Kondor joins use for an epic sized show. Jason scratches his poker itch with WSOP: 2008 and he goes all ninja on us in N+. Steven finds out the hard way that he needs to brush up on his Street Figher 4 skills and he gets his best kill streak, ever, in World at War. Some major news and Kondor's Call of Duty advice on this war filled episode. | 16 7 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
104 |
Checkmate Arcade Ep. 60 - Rocket's Red Glare | The fireworks are lit and read to explode on this highly volatile episode. Jason gets energized with energon to give you his view on the Transformers 2 movie, the Red Faction: Guerrilla demo, and Fight Night round 4. Steven grabs his bazooka to give you his view on Rocket Riot, Afro Samurai, and the new Gears of War 2 title update. Plus all the news we could cram into one show. Set up your lawn chair and get ready for the pyrotechnics. | 8 7 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
105 |
Checkmate Arcade Ep. 59 - The Magic Cheating Castle | We apologize for some breaks in the audio, Skype was giving us some trouble this week. On this hot episode our host go over the handheld releases for the rest of the year and try to pin down what price you should pay for a bad game. Jason played an iPhone game this week, in between a few rounds of golf with Tiger Woods PGA Tour. Steven discovers the joy and sorrow of playing Left 4 Dead on the 360, as well as the rage that GTA 4 can induce. Plus the news of the week, all in one castle sized episode. | 2 7 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
106 |
Checkmate Arcade Ep. 58 - Punch That Ghost | This episode we pull no punches, as Jason goes toe to toe with Game Crazy for the second time. Also, he finds a bug in the Uncharted 2 beta and talks about Magic: The Gathering in video game form. Steven goes toe to toe with Mr. Sandman and gets some hard core platform shooting done in Mega Man ZX Advent. Plus, Activision threatening Sony in the news and the console releases for the rest of the year, we think. So, pull out some popcorn and tune in for the fights. | 24 6 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
107 |
Checkmate Arcade Ep. 57 - Take the Money and Run | This week your intrepid hosts make fun of players taking the money in the 1 vs 100 Beta. Jason seeks out uncharted treasures in two Uncharted games and kills 2D Nazis in Wolfenstien 3D. Steven does some Geo-Modding in Red Faction: Guerrilla and gets Doc to fix up his cuts in Punch-Out!!. Plus, we go into the reasons why Metacritic.com is busted and give you the May NPDs. Tune in at your own risk. | 20 6 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
108 |
Checkmate Arcade Ep. 56 - The Allards Of E3 | That's right it E3 time again and we give you all the news straight out of LA. Also on this episode, we spread the new name for Microsoft Points, decide we need to try out Star Wars: The Old Republic, and we run down the games we've played in Now Playing. Will Nintendo's press conference be better this year than last? Tune in to find out. | 6 6 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
109 |
Checkmate Arcade Ep. 55 - Blame Canada | I blame Canada for the length of this show and for the PC crash that halted the recording last week. Your hosts, however, don't blame anyone for all great and not so great games they've been playing in the mean time. Jason hops in the ring with UFC 2009, gets a ton of games for free, and gives Gears 2 the cold shoulder. Steven heads back to the wasteland in Fallout 3, finishes his second run through of Fable 2, and hates on the Battlefield Heroes beta. Plus the news and the NPDs for April. Tune in for a jam packed show. | 27 5 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
110 |
Checkmate Arcade Ep. 54 - Soul For Sale | Only 5 bucks for one slightly used soul, that's a sweet deal if I ever saw one! In this rant filled episode, we go off topic more than once. Listen in amazement as our train of thought goes of the tracks at nearly ever turn. Jason finally uses his PS3 for more than TV or movies this week with an update on Home and MLB 09: The Show. Steven has lukewarm feelings toward the multiplayer demo of Bionic Commando and lets loose a storm of cursing at Fable 2. Going off road was never this much fun, so tune in and see where the dirt road takes us. | 13 5 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
111 |
Checkmate Arcade Ep. 53 - Aim For The Nuts | This episode is sponsored by NFL doctors, who remind you to always wear a cup. That's a joke by the way. Jason, however, does break some bones and some nuts in Blitz 2 on the 360. He also grabs a buster sword and dices up classic FF7 monsters on the go in Crisis Core on the PSP. Steven apologizes for the delay in finishing the editing last episode and blames it all on Fable 2 for the 360. Plus, arguments galore in the news. So tune in and wear your cup for this installment. | 6 5 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
112 |
Checkmate Arcade Ep. 52 - My Left, You're Right | Surprise! There's a surprise inside this episode, but its buried under some audio gremlins. Don't fret too much though, will still give you the biggest news of the week and rundown what we've been playing. Jason finds time to go under cover at a local GameStop to play the demo for MLB 09: The Show on the PS3, before playing 14 other games. Okay, so maybe he wasn't under cover, but it sure sounds like it. Steven doesn't do anything exciting, but he does have time play the demo for Operation Darkness on the 360. I'll just let that speak for itself. Tune in and turn it up. | 1 5 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
113 |
Checkmate Arcade Ep. 51 - OutRun The Night | In this episode, your semi-insane hosts go off topic with Yu-Gi-Oh! video games and analyzing a wedding. They get back on topic by discussing a new Fallout game, Street Fighter 4's free championship mode, and what price is right for downloadable maps. Jason rants about PC gaming and Capcom gives Steven an aneurysm. Tune in for a fun little hootenanny. | 22 4 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
114 |
Checkmate Arcade Ep. 50 - Out With The Old | And in with the new. The hosts quit Realms Radio, but don't fret, they will continue to cobble together a new show for you each week. Just with a new company backing them. This week our intrepid hosts discuss the new Gears of War 2 multiplayer update, find out why elves are cool in ShadowRun, bully some stormtroopers in The Force Unleashed, finally talk about Braid, and talk about some of the cool things that happened over the past 50 episodes. Plus, the news and now reviews. Tune in and kick back or fire up a game, whichever you prefer. | 16 4 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
115 |
Checkmate Arcade Ep. 49 - Tales Of Evil | This week our heroes talk about Resident Evil 5's AI, cheating in Tales of Vesperia, the hardcore ShadowRun community, the thought process over at Konami, the potential pitfalls of OnLive as a console replacement device, and much more. Plus, they rundown the top 5 PSN and WiiWare games. Tune in for some comedy gold. | 8 4 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
116 |
Checkmate Arcade Ep. 48 - D.E.M.O. | Jason's been busy. He played fifteen games this week. Sure ten of those are demos, but still that is still insane. Steven only played four games. In the news this week we talk about map packs, some good Wii news, a new Zelda game on the DS, and much more. Tune in for for the banter. | 1 4 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
117 |
Checkmate Arcade Ep. 47 - The NPD Evil | I, the editor of the show, would like to apologize to all the listener of the show. This episode is quiet late and for that I am sorry, but when you contract a virus that could scare off the T-Virus it makes it hard to do anything other then sleep. So, what do you get inside this late episode? The NPD numbers for February, Sony gets more bad PR, Konami promotes Mr. Kojima, and much more. Plus, Jason buys the $10 dollar map pack for World at War and Steven decimates the Covenant in Halo Wars. Tune in for the fun. | 26 3 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
118 |
Checkmate Arcade Ep. 46 - Press X To Not Die | Resident Evil 5 came out on Friday the 13th and we completed the story mode already. Tune in for our opinions on it. We also play some other games as well, as Jason grabs a bat and puts one out of the park in MLB The Show '09. Steven gets behind the wheel with the Wheelman demo and slows down time to shoot dudes in the face in the Wanted demo. Plus we have the news and a new top 5. WARNING: The Resident Evil discussion may have minor spoilers, you have been warned. | 18 3 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
119 |
Checkmate Arcade Ep. 45 - Grenade Throw | This episode is a doozy folks, with Amazon getting in to the used game biz and Square gobbling up Eidos we do a lot of verbal sparing. Topic derailment is in great supply this week as well. Jason fights through the pain of having his thumb cut in two places, to give us his impressions of MLB The Show '09. Steven ruins a controller with Street Fighter 4 and busts out the air support in Halo Wars. Plus we give you our top 5 Most Anticipated Games With Release Dates Between March 09 and March 2010. Tune in for the controller busting fun. | 11 3 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
120 |
Checkmate Arcade Ep. 44 - Midnight Release | This could be the year of the PSP, we tell you why or why not in this episode. Jason woos more people to the PS3 camp and does some killing in Killzone 2. Steven gets to the bottom of why Jason needs a melee move in all shooters and declares Call of Duty 4 the best shooter ever made. We find out the price of entry for the Watchmen game, Jason says no, Steven says yes. Plus, we talk weather and Jason runs off to a midnight launch. | 4 3 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
121 |
Checkmate Arcade Ep. 43 - 4 Times The Fighting | This week we talk all about Street Fighter 4 and why Seth is a cheap SOB. Jason has a few correction about his rant on Capcom last week and rants some more about Mad Catz. Steven actually played some other games this week in between bouts of Street Fighter 4 and gives us his final take on Soul Calibur 4. Plus, the DSi release date, new sequels, and the NPDs for January. | 26 2 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
122 |
Checkmate Arcade Ep. 42 - Slip Of The Tongue | This week we've got Street Fighter on the brain as we count the hours until the game is in stores. In the mean time Jason goes old school with Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection and he brushes up on his fighting skills in Turbo HD Remix. Steven's soul still burns for Soul Calibur 4 and he hops on a warthog to test drive the Halo Wars demo. The news dam breaks and we get flooded with 24 stories to send your way. We promise next week the features will return... unless the news gets crazy again. | 18 2 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
123 |
Checkmate Arcade Ep. 41 - False Start | Sorry for the delay folks, but we had some problems getting this episode recorded. This week we discuss Comic Con NY and what was on display for video games. Steven gives us his first impressions for some of the big name titles on the show floor. Jason searches for Alma in F.E.A.R. 2, then heads for Europe to play the uncut version of MK vs DC. The news is overflowing this week so there's no room for a feature. So, hop on that treadmill and join the fun. | 12 2 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
124 |
Checkmate Arcade Ep. 40 - The Shanty Town Shuffle | This week the show may seem long, but don't be fooled. Only the fist hour and a half is video game related, the rest is about the cancellation of official UDE support for the VS System card game. For those of you interested in only the first half though, we have a great show for you. We try out the RE5 demo and discover that Steven needs to practice his teamwork skills. He, also goes through the roof with anger for God of War 2 and cools off with some World at War multiplayer. Jason hops in his Delorian to go back to the future in Chrono Trigger and gets a beat down from a bag of bones in Order of Ecclesia. Plus, a metric ton of new game announcements in the news. | 4 2 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
125 |
Checkmate Arcade Ep. 39 - Koei + Tecmo = Koemo | What happens when two game companies merge? They need a new name, obviously. Steven tries to help speed up the process by offering his input. For his effort, he gets gutted by Kratos from God of War 2. Jason consoles himself by joining the military in Valkyria Chronicles and by playing more then double the number of games Steven did this week. Plus we throw in our Top 5 Favorite Old School Game Endings. Its a long one this week, so kick back and enjoy. | 28 1 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
126 |
Checkmate Arcade Ep. 38 - The Call of War | We discuss the possibility of the 360 Friend List cap going up to 200, decide not to get the collector's edition of Resident Evil 5, and Steven gets angry that FF XIII won't be out this year. Jason and Steven get in a friendly co-op scuffle in Call of Duty: World at War. Then round out the show with the NPD numbers for December. | 21 1 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
127 |
Checkmate Arcade Ep. 37 - Viking Goo | Yes, that is the title. I find it funny. If you listen to the show you'll know why as well. This week we decide to plunk down the cash to get joysticks and gamepads for Street Fighter 4, as well as weep for the fall of a game coverage giant. Jason joins the Battle for Asgard and Steven hates on Halo 2. Plus, we give you a brand new Top 5. | 14 1 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
128 |
Checkmate Arcade Ep. 36 - Awards At War | In what is our first and hopefully longest episode of the year, we give all you faithful listeners our picks for the greatest games of the year. Jason rattles off his stats for World at War and gives us his take on the new Resident Evil movie. Steven finds that the impossible is possible (barely) in Dead Space and heads off for a weekend getaway in The House of The Dead. We sprint past the news in less than 3 minutes and get the show on the Zune Marketplace. Tune in for the big reveal of our Games of the Year. | 7 1 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
129 |
Checkmate Arcade Ep. 35 - Imagine If The Price Was Right | Its the last podcast of the year 2008 and we stuff your stockings with a ton of gaming goodness. The November NPDs are out and even with the bad economy, console sales are up. Jason goes treasure hunting with Lara Croft and throws some hadokens in Ryu's general direction. Steven finds himself out of air in Dead Space and tries out an MMORPG beta. Have a merry Christmas, a happy Hanukkah, and a great New Year. Don't forget to enter our contest, check out this link for more details: http://www.vsrealms.com/forum/showthread.php?t=64229 | 24 12 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
130 |
Checkmate Arcade Ep. 34 - Tiny Text | PS3 fans rejoiced this week as Killzone 2 has a release date and Uncharted 2 was revealed to exist. Jason plays Gears 2 online co-op this week and not much else. Steven losses his cool with a rant about tiny text in games and finally gets around to playing Dead Space. We also give you our best video game related Christmas stories. Plus, the news and the NPD numbers from October round out the show. | 10 12 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
131 |
Checkmate Arcade Ep. 33 - Unleash the Dead | After an impromptu break, we come back out fighting. Jason joins the survivors in the fight to not be, Left 4 Dead and makes a game winning shot form downtown in NBA 2K9. Steven gets drafted by the Cog army in Gears of War 2 and discovers the fun of playing Uno on Xbox Live. In the news from the last three weeks, PETA declares war on Majesco's Cooking Mama, the NXE update froze many a system, and Square Enix has at last set up a studio in the US. Plus, we kick off our biggest contest yet with some great prizes. Listen to the last 20 minutes of the show for details. | 3 12 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
132 |
Checkmate Arcade Ep. 32 - Grinding Some Gears | This must be the week of the greatest comments ever, with the Wii being called "The Most Expensive Board Game On Earth" and someone at Activision getting called a "Super Douche". Jason tries his hand at being a runner in the demo for Mirror's Edge, goes out for revenge with 007 in Quantum of Solace, and grinds Steven's gears by playing Gears of War 2 to completion. Steven does some level grinding in Summon Night: Twin Age and becomes a diplomatic blood drinking thief in Fallout 3. Plus, Jason's favorite story of the week, Press Your Luck will be returning to video games on all consoles and handhelds. So, tune in and hear just how crazy Jason gets. | 11 11 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
133 |
Checkmate Arcade Ep. 31 - Rant Filled Fallout | This week Jason and Steven dig into Fallout 3 at the same time. Plus, we find some fun downloadable content from EA and discover where Riddick has been hiding. The show starts off sleepy but ends up ranty, so kick back and enjoy. | 4 11 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
134 |
Checkmate Arcade Ep. 30 - Gambling and Rambling | This episode is rated T for Teen. We delve into why MK vs DC is now a Teen game and what games are now infested with zombies. Jason becomes the gangsta we all know he is on the inside in Saints Row 2 and hacks up some bandits in Fable 2. Steven goes to Atlantic City and brings back a Minish Cap for his cat to wear on Halloween and casts magic missile in Summon Night: Twin Age. Plus, the Top 5 Movies Based on Games rounds out the show. Show Rundown --------------- Opening Song (Hypnotize by: Motoi Sakuraba) Introduction Contest Winner Jason's Now Playing -Call of Duty: World At War (Xbox 360) -NBA 2K9 (Xbox 360) -Saints Row 2 (Xbox 360) *SPOILERS* -Fable 2 (Xbox 360) *SPOILERS* Steven's Now Playing -Casino games in Atlantic City, NJ -Okami (PS2) -Summon Night: Twin Age (DS) -Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap (GBA) Fable 2 Game Breaking Glitch News -MK vs. DC: The Joker's Fatality Gets T-Rated -Penny Arcade Adventures Continue Next Week -Ys: Books I & II Coming To Nintendo DS In February -Grand Theft Auto IV Plagued By Zombies, Among Other Games -World at War Will Feature A "Zombie Mode"? -David Hasselhoff To Be Put In Pain -Activision Taps Ratner For Star-Studded World Tour Ads -Army of Two marches on Hollywood -NXE loses Xbox Live Primetime -Sony clamps down with PSN user agreement -Star Wars: The Old Republic Revealed As Ambitious MMO -E3 2009: It's Officially On June 2nd Feature - Top 5 Movies Based on Games Wrap Up | 29 10 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
135 |
Checkmate Arcade - MEV Preview 02 | All hail Ben Seck for giving us traitors another preview card. This time we bring you what is sure to be a money card, Moonstar, Danielle Moonstar. Check out vsrealms.com for the card image. | 23 10 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
136 |
Checkmate Arcade Ep. 29 - The Phantom Menace | We try to make sense of some crazy headlines this week as Little Big Planet gets delayed a week and Microsoft gives away cheap hard drives. Jason continues his adventures in beta land with World At War, as Steven plays with some Legos and nearly murders a DS while playing a legendary Nintendo series. Then the NPD numbers for September round out the show. This is the last week to enter our contest so get those entries in today. Check out this link for more details: http://www.vsrealms.com/forum/showthread.php?p=946540#post946540 | 21 10 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
137 |
Checkmate Arcade Ep. 28 - Beta Recon | This week Microsoft takes the biggest chunk of the news by announcing a new Halo game and a new multi platform game. Jason goes beta crazy with SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Confrontation and Call of Duty: World at War, while Steven yells at Sony about Resistance: Retribution after finally finishing Super Robot Taisen: Original Generation 2. This episode's Top 5 will expire at the end of the week so listen today! Don't forget to enter our contest. Check this link for more details: http://www.vsrealms.com/forum/showthread.php?p=946540#post946540 | 21 10 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
138 |
Checkmate Arcade Ep. 26 - Beta Recon | This week Microsoft takes the biggest chunk of the news by announcing a new Halo game and a new multi platform game. Jason goes beta crazy with SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Confrontation and Call of Duty: World at War, while Steven yells at Sony about Resistance: Retribution after finally finishing Super Robot Taisen: Original Generation 2. This episode's Top 5 will expire at the end of the week so listen today! Don't forget to enter our contest. Check this link for more details: http://www.vsrealms.com/forum/showthread.php?p=946540#post946540 | 16 10 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
139 |
Checkmate Arcade Ep. 27 - Bad Game Heaven | Nintendo over runs the news this week, as they announce a DS remodel, a new Wii feature, and some new games. EA ironically cancels a game for not being good enough and Microsoft finally releases a new controller color. Also, Jason gets acquainted with the difficulty level of Mega man 9 while Steven is slowly falling asleep during the show. Will Steven wake up in time to do the Top 5 Bad Games That Are Fun to Play? Tune in to find out. | 10 10 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
140 |
Checkmate Arcade - MEV Preview Cyclops, Astonishing X-Man | It's Marvel Evolution preview time. This week we have the card that Jason is foaming at the mouth to get, Cyclops, Astonishing X-Man. Plus, we have a guest to help with the preview. You can see the picture at this link: http://www.vsrealms.com/forum/showthread.php?t=62644 | 10 10 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
141 |
Checkmate Arcade Ep. 26 - The Overlooked Tangent | Did you ever get the feeling the hosts have A.D.D.? Its an adventure in off topic land this week. Jason hits the ice and starts checking random people against the boards in NHL 09, while Steven's blood boils from the difficulty level of Mega Man 9. Plus the Top 5 Most Overlooked Games of the Last Generation, Spore makes more headlines, and Wii owners get some great news about Rock Band 2. | 2 10 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
142 |
Checkmate Arcade Ep. 25 - 360 VS PS3 | Get ready for the second fight in the console vs console feature as we pit the PS3 against the Xbox 360. Also, Jason keeps telling the Tales of Vesperia as Steven's brain slowly melts after trying to decipher the Indigo Prophecy. All that plus the news of the week on this rousing episode. | 27 9 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
143 |
Checkmate Arcade Ep. 24 - Original Rerun | So many rants, so little time. The episode derails early this week and never really gets back on the right track. Jason becomes a Mercenary who is a little Too Human. Steven gets a new flamethrower to cook his sandwich and steals the Iron Man suit to go for a joy ride. We give you half a new top 5, the NPD numbers, and the news. So, suit up for a fun show. Show Time Line H:MM:SS --------------- 0:00:00 - Start 0:00:44 - Intro 0:02:47 - Jason's Now Playing + Madden NFL 09 (PS3) 0:03:21 - Call of Duty 4 (Xbox 360) + Halo 3 (Xbox 360) 0:05:41 - GameStop manager convention in Las Vegas 0:08:42 - Mortal Kombat vs DC character list revealed 0:10:24 - TNA Impact not bad, but not great 0:11:41 - Too Human (Xbox 360) + Loot is good 0:20:22 - Mercenaries 2 (Xbox 360) 0:24:26 - Infinite Undiscovery (Xbox 360) 0:25:17 - Tales of Vesperia (Xbox 360) 0:32:45 - SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Confrontation (PS3) + PS3 headset + Hidden controls 0:36:23 - Steven's Now Playing + Super Robot Taisen: Original Generation 2 (GBA) 0:39:29 - Team Fortress 2 (PC) 0:40:22 - S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl (PC) + Scary game right here 0:45:55 - Eternity's Child (PC) demo 0:47:21 - Iron Man (PS2) + Steven needs some help with his taste in rentals 0:53:40 - News + Square Enix out in the cold after Tecmo announces merger with Koei 0:55:54 - Settlement reached for Team Ninja overpaid wages 0:57:21 - Resistance 2 on November 4 0:59:03 - Far Cry 2 hits October 21 1:00:00 - Call of Duty: World at War coming November 11 + Beta coming soon on PC and 360 only 1:01:08 - Dead Space now set for October 14 1:01:53 - PSN gets new Pain downloadable content and Jeopardy 1:08:37 - Stephen Colbert song free in Rock Band + Other PSN updates 1:11:08 - Puzzle Quest and other games now downloadable for the PSP + PSP memory 1:14:43 - Left 4 Dead and Fracture get demos 1:16:24 - Burnout Paradise bikes update out now 1:18:01 - X-Com games now on Steam 1:19:29 - Disgaea spin-off coming to PSP 1:20:44 - Reggie says no hard drive... but a better solution, while Miyamoto says enough with the peripherals + Nintendo Announces... Wii/DS WiFi Router 1:23:40 - Disgruntled Ex-GameStop Employee Takes it to Youtube + Link: http://www.youtube.com/user/WhistleBlowerZero 1:34:51 - Xbox 360 defects: an inside look + Microsoft got greedy 1:37:20 - Xbox 360 prices perimantly cut 1:40:54 - 360 DLC prices get slashed + Hot Topic 360 sale 1:45:05 - Rumor: Xbox 360 To "Relaunch" On Sept. 25 + Jason played PS2 games online 1:51:26 - Microsoft Silver Light dying a quick death 1:53:09 - Steven breaks into a mini rant about Adult Swim + There's nothing in Georgia 1:55:42 - Project Origin renamed F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin 1:58:19 - Microsoft closing Ensemble Studios 2:01:52 - Activision Blizzard buys FreeStyleGames 2:05:25 - NPD numbers 2:11:23 - Steven dislikes the PS3 + Feature preview 2:12:41 - Top 5 Games We Wish Would Be Announced + Tangent on computer parts 2:34:00 - Other shows on Realms Radio 2:35:12 - Wrap Up 2:38:57 - End | 18 9 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
144 |
Checkmate Arcade Ep. 23 - Achievement Effect | Why are crazy people so easy to find? This week we delve into the deep end of the crazy pool as we discuss armed PS3 theft and Brett Ratner making a Guitar Hero movie. Jason plays some multiplayer games, as Steven visits Spore island. The feature segment makes a triumphant return this episode with a walkthrough of the big moments in Mass Effect. | 4 9 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
145 |
Checkmate Arcade Ep. 22 - Wild Weather | I don't think we're in Kansas any more. We talk about the weather in our areas this week. Plus, Jason's helps a friend level jump in Call of Duty 4 and joins the Galaga Legion. Then, Steven grabs a flamethrower in Team Fortress 2 and becomes a stalker in Russia. All that and more inside this episode. | 30 8 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
146 |
Checkmate Arcade Ep. 21 - Bionic Runner | Broken ac and frozen 360's run loose this week. Jason tries to cope with the heat as he gambles away is in game life savings on Pub Games and gets a bionic arm to save Super Joe in Bionic Commando: Rearmed. Steven finds a few bug in Gears of War and types with boxing gloves on in Strong Bad's Cool Game. All that and more on this new installment of the show. | 21 8 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
147 |
Checkmate Arcade Ep. 20 - Gridiron Games | Are you ready for some Football? Jason is, as he throws around the old pigskin with John Madden and starts a war in Advance Wars: Days of Ruin. Steven starts his own war against the Locust Horde in Gears of War and does some paintings of lily pads to relieve his stress in Okami. Plus, two Top 5's this week. | 17 8 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
148 |
Checkmate Arcade Ep. 19 - Fist Fight | Its chaos in the streets as fighting games take over most of the show this week. Jason plays doctor in Team Fortress 2 and grabs Soul Edge in Soul Calibur 4. Also, Steven becomes the number one assassin in No More Heroes and blasts off into space with Mass Effect on the PC. Plus the news of the week and the Top 5 Fighting Games of All Time. Don't miss out on the fun. | 7 8 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
149 |
Checkmate Arcade Ep. 18 - Luck Sack | Luck flows like water this week, as Jason wins stuff and gets a great deal at Circuit City. Then he becomes Too Human to fight some robots and casts Firaga in Final Fantasy 4. Steven continues to run after Sonic in Sonic Rush and fights his way to the number 2 position in No More Heroes. Plus, the news of the week and a new fan email. So tune in for the fun. | 31 7 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
150 |
Checkmate Arcade: Episode 17 | We wrap up our E3 coverage this week, with a 3 hour show for your listening pleasure. Jason sneaks into Metal Gear Online and hacks up enemies with Conan (the barbarian, not the late night host). Also, Steven runs around with Sonic and says there are No More Heroes on the Wii. Plus, the we talk about the weather and cram a weeks worth of E3 news into the show. | 25 7 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
151 |
Checkmate Arcade, Episode 16 - Code Name E3 | Their's a lot of nanomachines running around this week as we spoil Metal Gear Solid 4's ending. Steven plays around with the Metal Gear Name Generator and finds the perfect nickname for Jason. Also, we give you what little news there was last week and rattle off our predictions for E3 as we play Press Conference Bingo. | 21 7 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
152 |
Checkmate Arcade, Episode 15 : Devils Never Cry | A three hour show this week as we get caught up after a small unplanned break. Metal Gear Solid 4 sneaks up on Jason and knocks him out. Steven tells you about a couple movie game demos for the DS and returns to the Puzzle Quest addiction, this time on the PC. Plus, the news and a look into the Bargain Bin at a Devil that May make you Cry. | 12 7 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
153 |
Checkmate Arcade, Episode 15 : Devils Never Cry | A three hour show this week as we get caught up after a small unplanned break. Metal Gear Solid 4 sneaks up on Jason and knocks him out. Steven tells you about a couple movie game demos for the DS and returns to the Puzzle Quest addiction, this time on the PC. Plus, the news and a look into the Bargain Bin at a Devil that May make you Cry. | 12 7 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
154 |
Checkmate Arcade: Episode 14 | Wow that's a lot of WOW. Jason finally gives you the long promised World Of Warcraft rant, along with a counter point from our guest Richard of the Fallout Shelter fame. We also get soaked with blood in Ninja Gaiden II, go under the sea in BioShock, and rant about the new evil that is buying demos. In the Bargain Bin this week we give you the master piece that is Portal. Remember to look both ways before jumping into the blue portal, cause the floor will kill you if you touch it. | 30 6 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
155 |
Checkmate Arcade, Episode 13: The Horse with no name | OMG we have a guest! This week we discuss the merits of destroying cities, eating PokeMon, and the demerits of fighting in your underwear. We find out that Steven's sense of humor is broken and shoot anything that moves in Star Soldier R for the Wii. Also we look inside the Bargain Bin and find a Gun. So, come on in for a good time. | 9 6 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
156 |
Checkmate Arcade: MUN Preview | The Checkmate Arcade gets it's well-earned first crack at a preview card as the guys reveal Quicksilver, House of M. | 5 6 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
157 |
Checkmate Arcade: Episode 12 | This week we do the whole episode all over again, sans guests. Sigh. Jason gets hopped up on Nectar with Haze, detoxes with some Echo Chrome, and gets infected by Dark Sector. We have first impressions of Penny Arcade's first video game, dissect Jason's anger for Dragon Quest, and dig up yet more cheap games to look for in the Bargain Bin. | 3 6 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
158 |
Checkmate Arcade: Episode 11 | The rubber hits the road this week in our first impressions of Mario Kart Wii. We let you know what we think about the wheel, the bikes, and the courses. For those of you who have a tight budget, we give you a brand new segment all about cheap priced games. So, strap on that seat belt, its gonna be a bumpy ride. | 21 5 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
159 |
Checkmate Arcade: Episode 10 | Is that a solid eye or are you trying to be a pirate? We interrogate the Metal Gear Online beta this week and get a beatdown from Jason Bourne. We give you our first impressions of the Nintendo Channel, the bad news on the Iron Man 360 demo, and get invaded by aliens. Plus the news, a startling revelation from one of the hosts, and our Top 5 Most Anticipated Games For The Rest Of 2008. So tune in to find out what's big for the rest of the year in console and PC games. * Don't forget to hop over to the Otaku.com for you weekly dose of anime. http://www.theotaku.com * And visit the Arcade at: http://www.theotaku.com/worlds/checkmatearcade * Remember to send us your questions and comments here: checkmatearcade@gmail.com * If you want to help spread the word, don't forget to Digg http://digg.com/podcasts/Checkmate_Arcade * Download MP3 (Right Click to Save) | 15 5 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
160 |
Checkmate Arcade: Episode 7 | This episode is brought to you by Japan and the letters RPG. We yap about the the piece of plastic that is the Wii Zapper, rant about the the new Eye of Judgement expansion pricing, and run down our top 5 Non Final Fantasy RPGs. All that and a bag of cheetoos inside this edition of the Checkmate Arcade. Watch the Summoner cast play D&D here, trust me you'll laugh your pants off: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zng5kRle4FA To show your love of Mass Effect, checkout their store here: http://store.bioware.com/products/mass_effect/ For the freebies inside Rainbow 6: Vegas 2, follow these handy instructions: This is for a TAR-21 Assault Rifle (Hold RB) Down Down Up Up X B X B Y Up Up Y -- (Enter this at your character outfitting and use the D-Pad) Comcast Map Step 1: Go to the Main Menu of 'Rainbow 6: Vegas 2'. Step 2: Select "Extras". Step 3: Select "Comcast Gift". Step 4: Enter the code "Comcast Faster" when prompted and enjoy the new multi-player map, 'Comcast Event', the next time you play. Streets Multiplayer Map Step 1 Go to Main Menu of Vegas 2 Step 2 Select "Extras" Step 3 Log into your UBI account via menu Download and play. | 15 5 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
161 |
Checkmate Arcade: Episode 8 | not really, but it does sound like it. This week we talk about Take Two and EA, again. We also talk briefly about a couple movies and give you the Top 5 Final Fantasy Games. All that and the news on this episode. Now bring on the hate mail! GameStop's Grand Theft Auto IV Contest, win $10,000: http://www.gamestop.com/gs/sweepstak...4/default.aspx If you think your PSN account has been tampered with, contact Consumer Services at 877-971-7669. The comic that explains the reason for breeding: http://www.vgcats.com/comics/?strip_id=72 And this is what you do with the non golden Chocobos: http://www.vgcats.com/comics/?strip_id=97 | 15 5 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
162 |
Checkmate Arcade: Episode 9 | Finally the Arcade has returned with a huge show for you this week. We recap a month's worth of news in a nearly four hour extravaganza and we let you know what we've been playing this past five weeks. Are your GameStop preorders worthless, how easy will it be to get a copy of Wii Fit, when will Prototype be released, when will we get Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2, and why am I typing this many questions? All shall be revealed in this double stuffed show. Check out the adventures of Homestar and Strong Bad over here: http://homestarrunner.com/ Remember to send us your questions and comments here: checkmatearcade@gmail.com And if you want to play against the hosts you can find them on there respective game platforms: Steven can be found on Steam here: darkbossman And on the Wii: 1308 4184 4796 9852 Jason can be found on xBox Live here: MSUHitman And on the PS3: MSUHitman | 8 5 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
163 |
Checkmate Arcade: Episode 6 | Apollo or Phoenix, we help you find the right lawyer to defend you in court. Also we load you up with the latest news and give you our top 5 games that need sequels, all that and much more on this episode. A DS demo on the PC, what will they think of next? Check out the mock trial for Apollo Justice here: http://my.opera.com/Nplus/blog/2008/01/17/play-phoenix-wright-apollo-justice-here Remember to send us your questions and comments here: checkmatearcade@gmail.com And if you want to play against the hosts you can find them on there respective game platforms: Steven can be found on Steam here: darkbossman And on the Wii: w1308418447969852 Jason can be found on xBox Live here: MSUHitman And on the PS3: MSUHitman | 19 3 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
164 |
Checkmate Arcade: Episode 5 | This week its all about that famous American pass time, baseball. We load up on some news about Wii games and wonder why the PS3 has so few RPGs right now. Zombies and terrorists infiltrate the show as well, so come on in for a great show. Don't forget to check out the Flash demo for Zack and Wiki if you like point and click adventure games. http://ms2.nintendo-europe.com/zackwiki/enGB/index.html | 12 3 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
165 |
Checkmate Arcade: Episode 4 | The 360 or the Wii, which one is right for you? We help you decide. Plus a metric ton of news, all inside this episode. Here are some links we talk about on the show this week: Family Game Night on the 360: http://www.xbox.com/en-US/community/calendar/familygamenight/default.htm XBox GamerChix: http://www.xbox.com/en-US/community/personality/trixie/gamerchix/default.htm Call of Duty 4 Patch notes: http://iamfourzerotwo.com/2008/02/29/call-of-duty-4-xbox-360-patch-is-out-heres-whats-changed/ Gamestop Super Smash Bros. Midnight Openings/In-Store Tournament: http://www.gamestop.com/gs/ssbb/tournament/default.asp If want to play against the hosts you can find them on there respective game platforms: Steven can be found on Steam here: darkbossman And on the Wii: w1308418447969852 Jason can be found on xBox Live here: MSUHitman And on the PS3: MSUHitman | 5 3 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
166 |
Checkmate Arcade: Episode 3 | This week we order you to get a game, ask you nicely not to get another game, rag on cellphone games, talk about the stores we get our games from, and much more. In our strategy section, Jason gives you a rundown of Call Of Duty 4 multiplayer. Here's a link to a video tour of the maps: http://features.teamxbox.com/xbox/2081/Call-of-Duty-4-Multiplayer-Map-Walkthrough/p1/ If want to play against the hosts you can find them on there respective game platforms: Steven can be found on Steam here: darkbossman And on the Wii: w1308418447969852 Jason can be found on xBox Live here: MSUHitman And on the PS3: MSUHitman | 27 2 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
167 |
Checkmate Arcade: Episode 2 | Episode 2 bringing it hard! Big Boss Man's steam name: darkbossman Big Boss Man's Wii Code: w1308418447969852 MSUHitman's xBox tag: MSUHitman MSUHitman's PS3 tag: MSUHitman Link to Devil May Cry Blog post, very funny: http://blog.capcom.com/archives/839 Link to Penny Arcade comic, also funny: http://www.penny-arcade.com/comic/2008/02/06 | 20 2 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
|
168 |
Checkmate Arcade: Episode 1 | Welcome to the first episode of the Checkmate Arcade! Focused on the latest video gaming news, information and game strategies! Join the big boss man and MSUhitman as they regail with tales from all over the video gaming world! | 9 2 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 168 Episodes |
Customer Reviews
Checkmate Arcade = Gold standard
The checkmate arcade is a great podcast full of multi-platform gaming information. Thanks to the hosts for informative entertainment - infotainment if you will.
Listeners also subscribed to
- The Ring Has Chosen
- Realms Radio
- View In iTunes
- 7Bit Arcade Podcast
- 7BitArcade
- View In iTunes
- So Much for my Save File!
- ChozoSanctuary.com & DestinedHero.com
- View In iTunes
- Armchair Arcade TV
- Bill Loguidice - Armchair Arcade
- View In iTunes
- The Fallout Shelter
- Realms Radio
- View In iTunes
